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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.81, 4,133.37 and 1,876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.81, 4,133.37 and 1,876.71 is: 2,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.81 : 4,133.37 = 1,876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.81/4,133.37 = 1,876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.81x = 4,133.37 × 1,876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.81x = 7,757,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,136.81/2,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.19

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